SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 12

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The  correct answer is Option 4 i.e. current.

 

Antonym Concept
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.

Meaning of the Given Word
Previous means existing or occurring before something else in time.

Analysis of Options
past – similar in meaning to previous
preceding – same meaning as previous
earlier – same meaning as previous
current – means happening now, opposite of previous

Correct Antonym
current is the word that means opposite of previous.

Conclusion
Option current is correct.